Trained scientist, East coast transplant; aspiring policy analyst; sometimes I play board games and shank tennis balls; views and opinions are my own; he/him
A BIG first day! π Please join us in welcoming the 2025 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows to Sacramento for their first day of training.
And remember: Applications open December 1st for our next class of Fellows. π
#SciPol#Science#SciencePolicy#SciComm#PhD#Postdoc
ALT Fellows pose together for a group photo in the CCST offices
ALT A view of the fellows training room from the back, with a round-table style setup and panelists on the far end.
ALT A view of the training table from the speakers perspective as a panelist speaks.
ALT A view from the back of the room of the alumni panel.
π Congratulations to Dr. Christine Casey, a 2015 @CCSTfellows alum, appointed by @CAgovernor to @CA_Trans_Agency. In addition to driving California's transportation policy forward, she has been a dedicated mentor to so many Fellows over the years.
#Leadership#SciPol
Congratulations & a warm welcome to Christine Casey, who was sworn in this week by Secretary @ToksOmishakin as CalSTA's Deputy Secretary of Freight Policy!
ALT Christine Casey swears in as CalSTA Deputy Secretary of Freight Policy
Wondering where to go next at #AAASmtg? Come to our workshop, "Incentivizing and Recognizing Public Engagement and Outreach" to learn how we can move toward science without walls. With experts from @UCDavis and @NSF.
π 10am, Union Station (Expo level) @AAASmeetings
ALT A photo of the large blue bear statue looking into the conference center, blanketed in snow.
π£ INTRODUCING: The 2024 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows!
See where these 14 talented PhD scientists will be applying their research skills to California policy in the Legislature, State Agencies, and Offices of @CAGovernor.
ccst.us/introducing-the-2024β¦#CAleg#SciPol#PhD
ALT A formal group photo in front of the California State Capitol, with the Fellows standing in 3 rows on top, and a roster of individual headshots on a white background below, along with CCST's logo.
ALT A poster featuring a photo of the 2023 Fellows up top, then a list of details and requirements for the Fellowship, as well as a black and white photo of the California State Capitol and CCST's logo.
Iβm not quite sure how to explain whatβs happened tonight, because itβs still happening - but here goesβ¦
At 4:40pm I jumped on a train from London to Edinburgh..
It was comfy, it was quiet
In hindsight, too good to lastβ¦
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ALT A group of CCST staff standing behind their booth with a CCST tablecloth and misc. items on the booth.
how it feels to tell someone who doesnβt already know (and probably doesnβt care) that viggo actually broke his toe when he kicked the helmet in the two towers